In a perfect world, all manufacturing processes would have no appreciable impact on the environment. We all want this, but it is unrealistic to expect no impact. As with other industries, the Pulp and Paper sector has worked to improve its environmental footprint.

At Northern Pulp, the impact of effluent (wastewater) has been reduced by significant ongoing improvements dating back to the 1990s. Since taking over the Abercrombie mill in 2011, Northern Pulp has been making efforts to be as eco-conscious as present technology allows.